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Atorhil is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of High Cholesterol. Secondary and off-label uses of Atorhil have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Atorhil is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Atorhil also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Nasopharyngitis, Diarrhoea. While these are the most often observed Atorhil side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Atorhil normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Atorhil is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Atorhil has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Atorhil related warnings section.
Atorhil can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Atorhil in conditions like Liver Disease, Alcoholism. Other contraindications of Atorhil have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Atorhil may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Atorhil, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Atorhil is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Atorhil safe for pregnant women?
Atorhil shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Atorhil safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Atorhil as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Atorhil on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Atorhil. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Atorhil on the Liver?
Atorhil can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Atorhil on the Heart?
Side effects of Atorhil rarely affect the heart.
Atorhil should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Atorhil unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Atorhil habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Atorhil is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Atorhil will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Atorhil only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Atorhil is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Atorhil
Some foods when eaten with Atorhil can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Atorhil
Consumption of alcohol and Atorhil together may have severe effects on your health.
Use Atorhil as advised by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or use it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
Atorhil comes in form of a tablet and ideally, it should be taken by mouth once daily as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with food or without food at any time of the day. Precautions must be taken in patients with liver disease, diabetes, and hypothyroidism.
Atorhil is a brand name of atorvastatin which belongs to the class of drugs known as statins (dyslipidemic agents). It is a prescription drug that is used for the treatment of mixed dyslipidemia (high levels of lipids in the blood), hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol levels), and hypertriglyceridemia.
Yes, Atorhil can be taken with ibuprofen. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking ibuprofen do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Atorhil works by inhibiting an enzyme (HMG-CoA reductase) which is responsible for cholesterol synthesis in our body, its inhibition results in increased levels of HDL (good cholesterol) and decreased levels of LDL (bad cholesterol) which lowers the risk of developing heart disease and helps in preventing strokes
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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